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(Preschoolers 4 Years of Age)
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Sensory-Motor Development
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Small Muscle – What can four-year-olds do? They can:
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- learn to make simple shapes by folding a piece of paper,
- cut between lines one inch apart,
- using sewing cards with large holes,
- string small beads,
- carry objects without dropping them, and
- connect dots with pencil and crayon.
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Large Muscle - What can four-year-olds do? They can:
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- walk across a board with help,
- walk backwards,
- hop on their toes with both feet,
- bounce a ball,
- throw a ball overhand,
- catch a large ball with arms bent,
- do somersaults without help, and
- jump over a low rope.
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Self-Help – What can four-year-olds do? They can:
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- buttons coats, shirts, or dresses;
- may lace shoes correctly;
- dress and undress, but may need help tying;
- like to choose their own clothes;
- brush their teeth without help;
- may still need a nap;
- like to serve and choose food for themselves;
- use a fork and spoon; and
- carry a glass of water without spilling it.
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What can four-year-olds do? They:
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- tell their age;
- answer questions about themselves;
- listen to and tell long stories confusing fact and fantasy;
- act out a story;
- tell a story of their own;
- show pleasure in using new words;
- play with words in silly ways;
- ask questions all of the time;
- give longer answers to simple questions;
- clap hands to the rhythm of words;
- tell the use of familiar objects; and
- use past tense.
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Social-Personal Development
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What do four-year-olds do? They:
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- show anger toward parents and playmates;
- like to be the leader and may boss, criticize, and tattle on others;
- call others names, talk back, and argue;
- expect others to praise their work, and often praise it themselves;
- like to show-off and brag, especially with adults;
- like to show-off and brag, especially with adults;
- like to be a winner;
- are more interested in their friends than grown-ups;
- like to do "grown-up" things;
- like to experiment and solve problems without adult help;
- are easily encouraged or discouraged;
- need more space for play;
- comfort others;.
- may say they are sorry without being forced; and
- know what belongs to them and what belongs to others.
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What do four-year-olds do? They:
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- draw a person with a head, body, arms, legs, and sometimes features;
- put together a ten piece puzzle;
- tell you when they have finished an activity;
- name seasons of the year;
- match the letters in their name;
- match, recognize, and name more colors, shapes, and textures;
- tell differences in sounds such as loud or soft, high or low;
- count from one to ten;
- tell front, back, inside, and outside of clothing;
- understand when daily activities happen; and
- understand "how many" up to "four."
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Reference: Michigan Department of Social Services
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